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Film City to emerge in Raipur? Meet held with govt officials
Film City to emerge in Raipur? Meet held with govt officials

Time of India

time11-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Film City to emerge in Raipur? Meet held with govt officials

Raipur: Chhattisgarh's distinctive culture, geographical diversity and scenic landscapes have consistently drawn national attention and now they could become cinematic as well. The state, known for its distinctive folk arts and theatrical heritage, is now advancing towards its goal of constructing a Film City in Raipur. A meeting reportedly took place in Raipur between Dilraj Sinha and notable Bollywood personality Harman Baweja with senior Chhattisgarh govt officials. The primary agenda focused on assessing the viability of establishing a Film City in the state's shared with journalists, "We are here to evaluate the potential. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor The atmosphere in Chhattisgarh is very encouraging, and people have a deep fondness for this city. We are hopeful that this project will materialise, and we are eager to be a part of it. Our vision extends beyond just Bollywood; we intend to attract diverse film units from across India and the globe to Raipur to collaborate with the local film fraternity. This city has significant potential as a filming location."Elaborating on the proposal, Sinha revealed, "We have prior experience working with various countries and film tourism boards. Our goal is to establish a state-of-the-art Film City in Raipur, which we anticipate will be fully functional within the next two years."Sinha further stated, "Raipur is a rapidly developing city with highly promising growth prospects. It will be an honour for our team to contribute to this transformation."According to a govt spokesperson, this development is anticipated to enhance Chhattisgarh's visibility on national and international platforms while creating employment opportunities, strengthening tourism and attracting investments to the state. It remains to be seen how this project will take shape in the Chhattisgarh's distinctive culture, geographical diversity and scenic landscapes have consistently drawn national attention and now they could become cinematic as well. The state, known for its distinctive folk arts and theatrical heritage, is now advancing towards its goal of constructing a Film City in Raipur. A meeting reportedly took place in Raipur between Dilraj Sinha and notable Bollywood personality Harman Baweja with senior Chhattisgarh govt officials. The primary agenda focused on assessing the viability of establishing a Film City in the state's shared with journalists, "We are here to evaluate the potential. The atmosphere in Chhattisgarh is very encouraging, and people have a deep fondness for this city. We are hopeful that this project will materialise, and we are eager to be a part of it. Our vision extends beyond just Bollywood; we intend to attract diverse film units from across India and the globe to Raipur to collaborate with the local film fraternity. This city has significant potential as a filming location."Elaborating on the proposal, Sinha revealed, "We have prior experience working with various countries and film tourism boards. Our goal is to establish a state-of-the-art Film City in Raipur, which we anticipate will be fully functional within the next two years."Sinha further stated, "Raipur is a rapidly developing city with highly promising growth prospects. It will be an honour for our team to contribute to this transformation."According to a govt spokesperson, this development is anticipated to enhance Chhattisgarh's visibility on national and international platforms while creating employment opportunities, strengthening tourism and attracting investments to the state. It remains to be seen how this project will take shape in the future. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !

Harman Baweja turns producer
Harman Baweja turns producer

India Today

time02-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • India Today

Harman Baweja turns producer

Nine years back, with his acting career in doldrums and his father Harry Baweja having suffered a stroke, Harman Baweja found himself facing a choice which was both a challenge and an opportunity—step up and take the reins of the family-run film studio. In 2025, he is finally reaping the fruits of it as the marital drama Mrs., featuring Sanya Malhotra, produced and co-written by Baweja, became a streaming sensation, amassing 500 million views since its release in February, as per ZEE5. Validation has come his way, as has the expectation to deliver another sleeper hit.

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